The Orientale is located in Chinatown on a quiet side street, close to street food and a train station but also not right in the noise. The room is small but comfortable. Coffee and tea are available at your leisure and there is a lovely cafe on the first floor serving espresso and cocktails. All of the staff are friendly and helpful. The host gave my taxi driver directions from the bus station and met me outside the hotel when I arrived. And the couple who owns the cafe gave me advice on catching the train to the airport. Overall, a wonderful stay and would use them again if ever in Bangkok.